Aircraft Dispatcher

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Travel concessions

Coastal city lifestyle

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a meticulous Aircraft Dispatcher to join our operations team. You will plan flight routes, monitor weather, and ensure safe, on-time flight operations.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic aviation environment.

You will work with flight crews, ATC, and ground staff, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies while maintaining detailed logs.

Qualifications

• Certification or license as Aircraft Dispatcher or Flight Operations Officer.
• Proven experience in flight planning and dispatch operations.
• Knowledge of aviation weather, navigation, and ATC procedures.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with flight planning software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and issue flight plans, considering weather, fuel requirements, and ATC.
• Monitor flight progress and adjust flight paths or schedules as needed.
• Analyze meteorological data and forecasts to ensure safe operations.
• Communicate with flight crews, ATC, and ground operations personnel.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and company policies.
• Maintain detailed logs and records of all flight operations and communications.

Skills

Flight planning

Dispatch operations

Aviation weather

ATC procedures

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Aircraft Dispatcher certificate/license

Tools

Flight planning software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and proactive Aircraft Dispatcher to join their operations team in Cape Town . In this role, you will be at the heart of flight operations, responsible for flight planning, monitoring weather conditions, and ensuring the safe and efficient routing of aircraft. Your decisions will directly impact flight safety and on-time performance. This is a pivotal position requiring strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, supporting a reputable airline committed to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and issue flight plans, considering factors such as weather, fuel requirements, and air traffic control.
• Monitor flight progress and make real-time adjustments to flight paths or schedules as needed.
• Analyze meteorological data and forecasts to ensure safe flight operations.
• Communicate effectively with flight crews, air traffic control, and ground operations personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable aviation regulations and company policies.
• Maintain detailed logs and records of all flight operations and communications.

Requirements

• Relevant certification or license as an Aircraft Dispatcher or Flight Operations Officer.
• Proven experience in flight planning and dispatch operations.
• In-depth knowledge of aviation weather, navigation, and air traffic control procedures.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with flight planning software and systems is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the aviation industry.
• Travel concessions and other airline-specific perks.
• Dynamic and challenging work environment in a beautiful coastal city.